Filthier wrote:
If the worst happened and they were both to leave, realistically what would we expect for both, assuming we don't have some silly low release clause as with O'Riley?
I know people throw "£5m" around, but surely they're both in that region, plus healthy add-ons and sell-on clauses. Swindon will take a 20% cut of Twine's fee if he does go, so even more important that we get a good fee for him.
Obviously I hope both of them stay next season though, they're such a key part of this squad and would be hard to replace.
In all honesty, I have no idea and if the up front fee doesn't exceed the Dele fee i don't think we'll ever truly know. As always though, their value is a mixture of what we want, what a team is willing to pay and if there is a release clause, not just how good they are.
I can imagine there are both contractual terms and verbal agreements are in place though. Maybe a release clause if we don't go up, maybe a verbal agreement in case a Premier league team comes in. These would be important to attract the player in the first place, a sign of 'we know you'll do good here, we want you to stay but also we won't stop you from progressing and hold you hostage'. A massive thing going in our favour is their enjoyment at the club, I'd be surprised of either throw a tantrum and try to force a move if bidders are way off our valuation.